"Ever since we reported in June 2011 that Cape Cod lacks a fully developed chronic-care network for the elderly, even though we have the highest percentage of people over 65 in the state, some progress has been made to improve our long-term care system. ... We applaud several recent initiatives."

Esther Elkin, President of Nauset Neighbors, was interviewed about our new non-profit and how it is modeled on successful ventures across the country. The organizations create neighbor-to-neighbor support networks for seniors, providing services like transportation and help with basic household tasks. By Teresa Martin.